Edwin Montagu was a British politician and a prominent member of the Liberal Party. Born on July 6, 1879, he served as the Secretary of State for India from 1917 to 1922. Montagu was known for his advocacy of Indian self-governance and played a significant role in the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, which aimed to increase Indian participation in government. Montagu was also a key figure in the Montagu-Chelmsford Report, which laid the groundwork for constitutional reforms in India. He believed in the importance of political and social reforms to address the needs of the Indian population, contributing to the evolving relationship between Britain and India during the early 20th century.